Lana Del Rey - National Anthem (Demo) 

lana should release 2 albums which is a need for lana stans 1.unreleased songs 2. Demo versions of the songs.

I really love this version of National Anthem I can't stop listening to it. That electric guitar really makes this song better.

i love when she says "summer's in the air baby heaven's in your eyes", it sounds like her speaking voice and not singing voice i kinda wish it was on the album version

I love the blown out speaker sound

That "red, white, blue is in the sky, summers in the air & baby heaven's in your eyes" is magical in this version 😭😭😭

Lana makes me feel pretty and popular with her songs

She’s probably confused on why this is trending 9 years later Ahhdkfnfkntkn

I love this more than the album version, she just sounds so much more passionate. And the beat is very American, much like the typical "American Dream" she's trying to capture with the lyrics

the original sounds like old money, classy and wealthy. this sounds like new money, flashiness, and richness.

Why are her demos better than the album versions?

Omg can someone *PLEASE* put this over the official video?????

I wish Lana made more songs like this we definitely need more upbeat songs from her 😭

This one is so catchy with that beat but the actual version is so beautiful and symbolic but this should be remixed and put on a compilation album. She honestly has enough discography to put on a compilation album with some remixed/remastered demos and unreleased songs it would be awesome

8 years later and I still love this version

I love the “yes of course I will my darling.” so much

first saw the picture i didnt realise the arms hahahaahhaha

this demo has a super catchy bass and guitar but i’m happy she released the one she did, i think it’s more cinematographic and true to the 60’s era of americana

i hope we get more rnb and rocker lana bc her demo tracks are always so much better imo 😭

So much better than the album version!

2:24 I can't explain why I love this part so much, I just love it

O this version is really raw, I like it.

yes of course i will my darling

the drumroll in the beginning is so so good 😫😫

I would sell my soul and life for a "Lana Del Rey in, Demo" album or an album with just her song demos.

it kinda sounds like tame impala took part in production

This song screams warm summers, pool party, expensive resteraunts, pretty 4th of July sunsets while setting off fireworks

this version feels like the marilyn monroe side of jackie’s story

the guitar on the end, so amazing

I love when lana demo/leak songs sounds exactly like a pop song from 2009

Wow the chorus on this version is killer. What a cool demo, what a talent

Finding a new Lana Del Rey demo is like finding gold in the mines✨

Money is the anthem of success So before we go out, what's your address? I'm your national anthem God, you're so handsome Take me to the Hamptons, Bugatti Veyron He loves to romance 'em, reckless abandon Holding me for ransom, upper echelon He says to be cool but, I don't know how yet Wind in my hair, hand on the back of my neck I said, "Can we party later on?" He said, "Yes, yes, yes" Tell me I'm your national anthem (Booyah, baby, bow, down, making me so wow now) Tell me I'm your national anthem (Sugar, sugar, how now? Take your body downtown) Red, white, blue is in the sky Summer's in the air and baby, heaven's in your eyes I'm your national anthem Money is the reason we exist Everybody knows it, it's a fact (kiss, kiss) I sing the national anthem while I'm standin' Over your body, hold you like a python And you can't keep your hands off me, or your pants on See what you've done to me, King of Chevron He said to be cool but, I'm already coolest I said to get real, "Don't you know who you're dealing with?" "Um, do you think you'll buy me lots of diamonds?" Tell me I'm your national anthem (Booyah, baby, bow, down, making me so wow now) Tell me I'm your national anthem (Sugar, sugar, how now? Take your body downtown) Red, white, blue is in the sky Summer's in the air and baby, heaven's in your eyes I'm your national anthem It's a love story for the new age, for the sixth page We're on a quick, sick rampage Winin' and dinin', drinkin' and drivin' Excessive buyin', overdose and dyin' On our drugs, and our love, and our dreams, and our rage Blurrin' the lines between real and the fake Dark and lonely, I need somebody to hold me He will do very well, I can tell, I can tell Keep me safe in his bell tower hotel Money is the anthem of success So put on mascara and your party dress I'm your national anthem, boy, put your hands up Give me a standin' ovation Boy, you have landed, babe, in the land of Sweetness and danger, Queen of Saigon Tell me I'm your national anthem (Booyah, baby, bow, down, making me so wow now) Tell me I'm your national anthem (Sugar, sugar, how now? Take your body downtown) Red, white, blue is in the sky Summer's in the air and baby, heaven's in your eyes I'm your national anthem Money is the anthem, God, you're so handsome Money is the anthem of success Money is the anthem, God, you're so handsome Money is the anthem of success Money is the anthem, God, you're so handsome Money is the anthem of success Money is the anthem, God, you're so handsome Money is the anthem of success

National anthem from born to die its OK, but THIS HITS DIFFERENT

the guitar in this is EVERYTHING

The US needs to change the National Anthem to this

This version is so addicting!

the intro to this song gives me sm serotonin

It sounds heaven with headphones🙏

The electric guitar is just ❤️👌🥵

I’m gonna say it...this version is way better

id sell my soul for lana to release this

this is so good i'm obsessed nearly 10 years later 😭

0:48 RED WHITE BLUES IN THE SKY SUMMERS IN THE AIR BABY HEAVEN IS IN YOUR EYES 😍😍

1:26 "yes, of course I do my darling " ahhhh 🤌🤌

This demo is so elegant,powerful and it fits more the title of "National Anthem" .I love it

“Money as the anthem, god you’re so handsome” part in this ver got me curling my toes and twirling my hair

This was my favourite song by Lana when I was in high school my goddddd I missed this.

This version hits different

I was going through old mix CDs my friends used to make for me in high school and heard this version of the song. So glad I found it again 🤍

This sounds like pure power

it's crazy how much better this version is

Lyrics: Money is the anthem of success So before we go out, what's your address? I'm your national anthem God, you're so handsome Take me to the Hamptons, Bugatti Veyron He loves to romance 'em, reckless abandon Holding me for ransom, upper echelon He says to be cool but, I don't know how yet Wind in my hair, hand on the back of my neck I said, "Can we party later on?" He said, "Yes, yes, yes..." Tell me I'm your national anthem Booyah, baby, bow, down, making me so wow now Tell me I'm your national anthem Sugar, sugar, how now? Take your body downtown Red, white, blue is in the sky Summer's in the air and baby, heaven's in your eyes I'm your national anthem Money is the reason we exist Everybody knows it, it's a fact (Kiss, kiss) I sing the national anthem while I'm standin' Over your body, hold you like a python And you can't keep your hands off me, or your pants on See what you've done to me, King of Chevron He said to be cool but, I'm already coolest I said to get real, "Don't you know who you're dealin' with?" "Um, do you think you'll buy me lots of diamonds?" Tell me I'm your national anthem Booyah, baby, bow, down, makin' me so wow now Tell me I'm your national anthem Sugar, sugar, how now? Take your body downtown Red, white, blue is in the sky Summer's in the air and baby, heaven's in your eyes I'm your national anthem It's a love story for the new age, for the sixth page We're on a quick, sick rampage Winin' and dinin', drinkin' and drivin' Excessive buyin', overdose and dyin' On our drugs, and our love, and our dreams, and our rage Blurrin' the lines between real and the fake Dark and lonely, I need somebody to hold me He will do very well, I can tell, I can tell Keep me safe in his bell tower hotel Money is the anthem of success So put on mascara and your party dress I'm your national anthem, boy, put your hands up Give me a standin' ovation Boy, you have landed, babe, in the land of Sweetness and danger, Queen of Saigon Tell me I'm your national anthem Booyah, baby, bow, down, makin' me so wow now Tell me I'm your national anthem Sugar, sugar, how now? Take your body downtown Red, white, blue is in the sky Summer's in the air and baby, heaven's in your eyes I'm your national anthem Money is the anthem, God, you're so handsome Money is the anthem of success Money is the anthem, God, you're so handsome Money is the anthem of success Money is the anthem, God, you're so handsome Money is the anthem of success Money is the anthem, God, you're so handsome Money is the anthem of success

that guitar at the beginning >>>>>>>

this feels so much more Lana

This would've been another pop masterpiece if it were released this way.

I don't listen to Lana Del Rey so I clicked on this expecting it to be her actually singing the national anthem

Its a crime that this wasnt the official version

2023 still in love with this demo 😍

I love this song sm 😭💗 i was looking for this version for so long

Absolutely love this version. Thank you.

i love this versionnnnnnnnnnn

Y’all - not only is this the ORIGINAL- she also used this version for the music video originally but it changed once the album came out. UNLESS THATS A DAMN MANDELA EFFECT TOO 🥺

So, let's talk about the fact WHY almost everybody here supposes this demo is BETTER than the official version. My opinion WON'T really go for this. I have to admit that this version is good and kinda catchy. But with a general look, releasing the OFFICIAL version is a brilliant choice for Lana. That "modern and free American spirit" we can all notice in her songs isn't the true soul of this song - National Anthem. If you gain deep insights into the meaning of this song, you will have to reconsider. The story inside this song is like: "that girl who sees richness and money and fame shining inside her, with that wealthy man who starts to introduce her to a glamourous and luxurious lifestyle. Gradually, she begins to be a part of that materialistic world, she has changed. And finally, she has completely lost herself in that lifestyle, in money, in diamonds, in fame, in drugs... She is the "Queen of Saigon", the "fallen" queen...". The song is actually symbolizing and evoking the "old heyday" history of that "Uncle Sam". About Saigon, it is the largest city in Vietnam which was invaded by the US during the period from 55' to 75' of the 20th century. Briefly, the land is full of wars, deaths, and severeness until 1975. So that explained the National Anthem's lyrics - 'the land of sweetness and danger'. Also, there's a line about Bell Tower Hotel, a vintage hotel, a historical proof witness throughout all the dark times of the city. But it's still standing after so many years, that's why she sang "Keep me safe in his Bell Tower Hotel". But Saigon is also a name of the past, it is no longer used because the history was too violent, tragic, and catastrophic, which makes that queen no longer exist. - She is now the queen of the past, of something that used to matter. The queen was replaced, it's gone but not forgotten. Lana ends up by mentioning a "love story of the new age". This is what the world has come to... People are obsessed with pop culture, fame, and "material belongings". This crazed world of the famous is glamorized and the people in the spotlight often forget what's real in the end, all they have done is ruined their own lives... - "We're on a quick, sick rampage Winin' and dinin', drinkin' and drivin' Excessive buyin' overdose and dyin' On our drugs and our love and our dreams and our rage Blurring the lines between real and the fake."- As you can see now, this song is way imbued with these nostalgic, reminiscent, and wistful feelings and concerns. First, the demo with these strong beats never goes along well with the lyrics and meaning. It also overpowers her voice and the instrumental sounds too "pop". Then if you just want something tuneful to listen to, yes, it's ok. But Lana's music is much more than that. It's music for the soul - music to feel to. Second, the official instrumental has absolutely encapsulated the "dark and lonely" melancholy of Lana's feelings and also the Heroic melody like a real "National Anthem". Also with the music video, then we can see them all. This makes "national anthem" one of her best songs. From all of the reasons and analyses above, the official version is actually better in all aspects. *This is just my personal opinion* ____Thanks for reading___

I LOVE THIS VERSION SOOOO MUCH

i have not stopped listening to this since I discovered it yesterday

I really don't know why she didnt just release the demo, it's way better

I love this versions, also the man's voice in the background. But I like also the demo of this demo, "I want it all"

BEST DEMO VER CHANGE MY MIND ‼️‼️

The drums and electric guitar😫😫

now i'm obsessed with this version!!

Money is the reason we exist every body knows it it’s a fact XX

Freaking love this!!!! ♥️✨

This version is one of my favorite songs of all time.

the true national anthem of the world

omg how come I just heard this now??? this is so good❤❤

this is my favorite version

my summer anthem

the electric guitar is killing me omg

I appreciate both versions 🤩🤌🏻

I'll always love this song

This version makes me feel patriotic and i’m not even American

This is literally on loop, it's so good.

Omg this version is superior

that bridge man. it feels thrilling. idk if thats the right word. the brass instruments make it sound so good too

it sounds so american and old fashioned

WHAT IS THAT MELODDYY??

the guitar absolutely makes it better-

3:25 eargasm

The people who dislike it. Are you all okay?😃

The demo is so much better.

THIS IS SO AMAZING

I love this so much

I refuse to listen to any version of this song besides this one

the way this version obliterates my entire body...

her demos>>>

"red white , blue is in sky summer's in the air and baby heaven's in your eyes" lana

This is going to be the song playing when I come back from fighting in ww3 and I'm driving home with my girl in my Camaro

We need a rock album from Lana 😍😍😍

This is amazing😍

Red white blue is in sky summer is in air baby heaven is in your eyes ✨🤍